How much does a painter make in Nebraska?
$47,280a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Nebraska. That is $22.73 an hour or $3,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.73
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,410Median: $47,280Highest 10%: $57,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,410 | $16.06 | |
| 25th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| Median | $47,280 | $22.73 | |
| 75th | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| 90th | $57,990 | $27.88 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $47,760 |
| Lincoln, NE | $47,170 |
| Sioux City, IA | $46,760 |
| Grand Island, NE | $44,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 32. Kentucky | $48,110 |
| 33. Florida | $47,530 |
| 34. Virginia | $47,470 |
| 35. Nebraska | $47,280 |
| 36. Wyoming | $47,220 |
| 37. Louisiana | $46,410 |
| 38. New Mexico | $46,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $22.73 ($47,280 a year).
Do painters make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $47,280 against $49,400 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for painter pay?
Nebraska ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays painters the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $47,760 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.